pp. 27 - 43

When the Wiesel family enters Auschwitz, the family is separated almost immediately. We hear about the event from Elie's perspective. What do you think Elie's mother thought about as the family entered the camp and went through the selection process?

pp. 27 - 43

Analyze the cynicism of the expression "Arbeit macht frei" (work makes you free) above the gates to the entrance of Auschwitz. Is the expression truly ironic, or is there truth in the statement for those at Auschwitz?

pp. 47 - 63

The prisoners of the Holocaust weren't known to revolt against their captors. Even when prisoners became aware of their probable fate, they did not gather together to start a revolution or try to escape en masse. WHat do you believe was their reasoning?